Currency investment in Asia - a market that can't be ignored

By Seppo Leskinen, Head of Asset Management, Asia - Pacific and Magnus Prim, Chief Strategist, Asia at SEB

The global economic growth now seems set to slow again and we put a 25% risk for a double dip scenario on the global front. Obviously such a potential outcome also constitutes a risk to a still export dependent Asia. Still, a range of factors may mitigate the negative impact a cooling of global demand would have. We believe there are a range of positive factors that will continue to attract capital inflows and help not only to strengthen regional currencies but also help Asia to further develop and increase the depth and liquidity of its capital markets.

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